diminish
含义: To make or become less in size, importance, value, or intensity; to reduce or lessen.
Diminish implies a gradual reduction and is more formal than 'reduce' or 'lessen.' It is used for both tangible and abstract quantities: resources can diminish, as can influence, enthusiasm, or returns. The legal phrase 'diminished responsibility' describes a partial defence in criminal law. 'The law of diminishing returns' is a well-known economic principle. Common collocations include 'diminish in importance,' 'greatly diminished,' and 'diminishing returns.'
例句
- The scandal significantly diminished the minister's authority within the cabinet. 那起丑闻大大削弱了该大臣在内阁中的权威。El escándalo mermó considerablemente la autoridad del ministro dentro del gabinete.そのスキャンダルは内閣における大臣の権威を著しく低下させました。그 스캔들은 내각에서의 장관의 권위를 크게 실추시켰습니다.
- Nothing should diminish the achievements of the athletes who competed in the Games. 任何事情都不应贬低参加运动会的运动员们所取得的成就。Nada debería restar mérito a los logros de los deportistas que compitieron en los Juegos.大会に出場した選手たちの功績を何も損なうべきではありません。대회에 참가한 선수들의 업적을 어떤 것도 훼손해서는 안 됩니다.
- The law of diminishing returns suggests that each additional hour of revision yields progressively less benefit. 边际递减法则表明,每增加一小时的复习所带来的收益会逐步减少。La ley de rendimientos decrecientes sugiere que cada hora adicional de repaso produce un beneficio progresivamente menor.収穫逓減の法則は、復習の時間を追加するごとに得られる効果が次第に小さくなることを示しています。수확 체감의 법칙에 따르면, 복습 시간을 추가할수록 얻는 효과는 점차 줄어듭니다.
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用法指南
语境: academic, professional, media
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From a blend of Old French diminuer (to lessen) and the earlier English word minish (to make small), from Latin deminuere (to lessen), from de- (down) and minuere (to make small). It entered English in the 15th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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